This deciduous shrub may be evergreen in warmer climates and has stiff upright branched stems that form a bushy rounded habit. It has toothed mid green lanced-shaped leaves and the  bright yellow trumpet-shaped flowers appear during mid spring.

Hardiness zones 5 to 9

Forsythia viridissima is naturally found in China growing in open woodlands in fertile moist but well-drained soil in a protected sunny position and is frost and snow tolerant but drought tender. 

Golden Bells is grown for its flowers and bushy habit. It is planted along borders as a low screen or for winter colour. It is suitable for small to medium size gardens and establishes in 2 to 3 years. It can also be trimmed to form a hedge and prefers a cool climate inland or on the coast. ID 387

Forsythia (for-SYTH-ee-uh) viridissima (vir-ee-DIS-ee-mah)

Oleaceae (oh-lee-AY-see-ee)
American Hog Plum, African Walnut Family